Glossary · APIs and integrations
API endpoint
A specific address and operation exposed by an API for requesting data or performing an action.
Also called: API endpoint, API endpoints
Definition
An endpoint defines where a request goes, which method and parameters it accepts, how the caller authenticates, and what responses or errors it can return.
Why it matters
Reliable integrations depend on using the correct endpoint contract, permissions, limits, and failure handling.
Common misunderstanding
An API is the broader interface; an endpoint is one specific route or operation within it.
Related terms
Related system family: Secure Integrations & Custom Tools
Sources
- GitHub REST API documentation (opens in a new tab) · GitHub Docs
Last reviewed July 16, 2026